Seychelles to hold rerun presidential election after no outright winner
The electoral authority of Seychelles has announced that a rerun vote will take place following the presidential election, as no candidate secured an outright majority.
The electoral authority of Seychelles has announced that a rerun vote will take place following the presidential election, as no candidate secured an outright majority.
Patrick Herminie: 48.8% of the vote Wavel Ramkalawan: 46.4% of the vote
A candidate must receive more than 50% of the vote to win. The date for the rerun election has not yet been determined.
The electoral authority of Seychelles has announced that a rerun vote will take place following the presidential election, as no candidate secured an outright majority.
Patrick Herminie represents the United Seychelles party, which governed from 1977 to 2020. Wavel Ramkalawan, the incumbent, is seeking a second term with the Linyon Demokratik Seselwa party, focusing on economic recovery, social development, and environmental sustainability.
Early voting commenced on Thursday, with the majority of voters casting their ballots on Saturday.
The Seychelles, an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, is recognized for luxury and environmental tourism, contributing to its status as one of Africa's wealthiest countries by GDP per capita, as reported by the World Bank.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
